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Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a looter shooter, co-op and fps game
developed by 2K Australia, Gearbox Software and Aspyr (Linux)
and published by Aspyr (Linux) and 2K.
Released on October 16th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian and Korean.
It has received 42,379 reviews of which 33,577 were positive and 8,802 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam with a 90% discount, but you can find it for 0.53€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP3
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compliant
- Additional Notes: Other Requirements & Supports: Initial installation requires one time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, directX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only)
MacOS
- OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800 / Intel HD 4000
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Additional Notes: NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
- NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive). NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Linux
- OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, AMD Phenom II X4
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 260
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Additional Notes: ATI/AMD and Intel chipsets are NOT supported. Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Visit the Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Linux and future AAA Linux releases! NOTICE:The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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I’ve played every Borderlands game, and honestly Borderlands: The Pre Sequel is one of the most underrated entries in the entire franchise. A lot of people skipped it or dismissed it because it wasn’t “Borderlands 3” at the time, but that’s a mistake. First thing that stands out is the setting. Most Borderlands games are set largely on Pandora, which is basically a giant desert wasteland. It works for the tone of the series, but visually it can get repetitive. The Pre-Sequel takes place on Pandora’s moon, Elpis, and that change alone makes a massive difference. The environments feel alien, the skyboxes are incredible, and the scenery has a completely different atmosphere compared to the other games. The low-gravity environments, the huge space vistas, the industrial moon bases — it gives the game a unique look that the other titles don’t really have. Then there’s the low-gravity gameplay. You can jump higher, float through the air and use boost mechanics during combat. It changes how fights play out and adds verticality to the gunplay. Later games in the series used similar mechanics in certain areas, but The Pre-Sequel was really where that idea was pushed properly. Another system that was genuinely interesting was the Grinder. You could take unwanted weapons, throw them into a machine, and it would spit out a new item of higher quality. It was a clever way of recycling loot and experimenting with gear. No other Borderlands game really did this in the same way. And then there’s the story, which is probably the most important part of this game. The Pre-Sequel shows how Handsome Jack becomes the villain we know from Borderlands 2. At the beginning he’s not the monster people remember. He starts out trying to do what he believes is right, and the events of the story slowly push him down a darker path. Seeing that transformation actually puts the entire Borderlands timeline into perspective. By the end you understand exactly how the series ended up where it did. It’s also worth mentioning the development team. The game was primarily developed by 2K Australia, and they did a fantastic job capturing the Borderlands feel while still introducing new ideas. Was the game perfect? No. But the atmosphere, the mechanics, and the way it expands the lore of the series make it a really important part of the Borderlands universe. If you’re a fan of the franchise and skipped this one, you’re missing out on a game that adds a lot more to the series than people give it credit for. It deserves far more respect than it got.
Personally this is my favorite of the series and I know I'll get a lot of hate for that but this game just feels so smooth and the storytelling is top notch.Again this is all my opinion but it tops everything BL2 did wrong. They made the start feel less slow, the colors really POP!, and you aren't restricted to using slag in higher difficulties. Also I really for some odd reason enjoy the Oz Kits, I thought they made for an interesting little twist compared to the boring relics of BL2. I just wish the Borderlands community wasn't so harsh on this game at launch so that we could have experienced the future DLC's they had planned.
With the imminent release of Borderlands 4 and having played the original game back in 2009 but none of the subsequence games since I decided to revisit the franchise from scratch in chronological not release order. I played through the first game then completed The Pre-Sequel and I can tell you I had a blast. I enjoyed the gameplay and the story in TPS, but I especially enjoyed the Aussie humour (I am Australian) and the characters most notably Handsome Jack and his backstory. I am now playing through Borderlands 2 which I am appreciating even more after playing TPS as it introduces Handsome Jack and wow, what a character he is and The Pre-Sequel did a fantastic job of setting up his back story leading into BL2. I have seen some criticism of the low gravity and oxygen mechanic which I dont understand, it added double jump and ground slam which I appreciated, I though it was a lot of fun. There has been criticism of the story from some, personally I also enjoyed it, it isnt LoTR but it was entertaining and certainly ends on a high note. A lot of the side quests were fun with some fun easter eggs thrown in. The level design could be confusing at times and were a bit bland but the game is set on a moon and a space station so I was ok with that. In my opinion,. if you enjoy any of the other games, put aside the critques others have and try it yourself with an open mind. I doubt you will be dissapointed. All in all, personally I had a blast as this game solidified the franchise for me and I am happy to recommend it to anyone who is a fan of any other game in the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is currently available at a 90% discount. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel received 33,577 positive votes out of a total of 42,379 achieving a rating of 7.80.
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel was developed by 2K Australia, Gearbox Software and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Linux) and 2K.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Explore additional content available for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on Steam.
No, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
252
Developer
2K Australia,
Gearbox Software,
Aspyr (Linux)
Publisher
Aspyr (Linux),
2K
Release
16 Oct 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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